Jack Eichel vs Sidney Crosby

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sidney Crosby holds a +8.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Eichel 48.1% vs Crosby 55.5% (-8.0%)
Offensive zone Crosby 70.7%
Defensive zone Eichel 60.1%
Neutral zone Crosby 57.7%
Result Sidney Crosby favored at 56.1%
43.9%
56.1%
Eichel Crosby
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Eichel
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (858)
53.7% (984)
-6.0%
Power Play
55.6% (63)
64.7% (241)
-9.1%
Penalty Kill
44.8% (87)
64.3% (14)
-19.5%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +19.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Eichel is 47.1% vs left-shot opponents (700).
Eichel shoots right. Crosby is 58.1% vs right-shot opponents (360).
Home / Away
Eichel
Crosby
Home
47.7% (509)
56.9% (649)
Away
48.1% (499)
54.9% (590)
By Period
Eichel
Crosby
P1
49.5%
55.8%
P2
48.5%
53.2%
P3
46.8%
58.7%
OT
37.0%
54.2%
Final 5 min
52.8%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%
50.5%
47.9%
Crosby
64.0%
54.5%
55.9%